Monument Pod: A New York Yankees Podcast

Another week has passed, and the Yankees seem to be falling further out of the Manny Machado sweepstakes. Shaun and Ryan share their thoughts on the team's lack of spending, even as revenue rates rise to an all-time high. Plus, reactions to the departure of David Robertson and the return of Zach Britton. Be sure to rate and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees finally made a move to make up for the injured Didi Gregorius, only it's not the big splash many anticipated. Shaun and Ryan react to the signing of Troy Tulowitzki, and break down his 2019 projections. Plus, with David Robertson off to Philly, how should the Yanks pursue bullpen help? Of course, there's also some banter about the Yanks' lack of spending of late. Learn more about your...

The Holidays bring little baseball news, but there's still some seasonally fitting topics to tackle, as Shaun and Ryan run through the Yankees' roster, and discuss what each player or coach's New Year's resolution should be. Be sure to rate and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manny Machado has landed in the Bronx for a visit, and the brothers again break down why the Yanks need to sign him, because there's not much else to talk about. Plus, examining if the Yankees need to change their hair and beard policy, what the future holds for Miguel Andujar, and an airing of Yankee grievances in honor of Festivus. Happy Holidays, Bomber Brothers listeners! Learn more about your...

The Winter Meetings are here, and so are the Bomber Brothers, breaking down the latest Yankee news and rumors with Deesha Thosar of SNY and Seth Rothman of the YES Network. Every bit of Bomber news is covered, from the J.A. Happ signing, to the fleeting Noah Syndergaard rumors, to the bullpen needs. Plus, is Miguel Andujar's value the highest it will ever be, and should he remain on the trading bl...

The Yankees struck out on their top starting pitching target in Patrick Corbin, and the brothers have some thoughts about it. Plus, with Nathan Eovaldi close to a deal with the Red Sox, is a J.A. Happ return imminent? Shaun and Ryan also try to make sense of the organization's current financial strategy with signing free agents, and discuss why bringing in Manny Machado or Bryce Harper is now a mu...

Shaun and Ryan dive into the Robinson Cano/Jacoby Ellsbury rumors, and all the obstacles that come in trying to shed one major contract while taking on another. Plus, Madison Bumgarner is on the trading block and Patrick Corbin is en route to the Bronx, so the brothers break down the pros and cons of each potential acquisition. Also, each host remembers the most surprising offseason acquisitions t...

It's Thanksgiving week, and the Bomber Brothers have a new starting pitcher to be thankful for in James Paxton. Shaun and Ryan break down the trade, and Nick Stellini of The Athletic and Baseball Prospectus stops by to offer his reaction to the move, what it cost the Yankees, and where their farm system stands now. Plus, reactions to the Yankees who are on this year's Hall of Fame hopefuls. Learn...

The long, cold offseason continues to crawl along, but according to Michael Kay, the Yankees' interest in Manny Machado is heating up. Shaun and Ryan react to the rumors, and whether a Machado signing would mean a trade involving Miguel Andujar. Plus, reactions to the Rookie of the Year voting, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun is away on his honeymoon, but luckily, there is another Bomber Brother waiting on deck! Youngest brother Kyle fills in to offer his reaction to the Gary Sanchez and CC Sabathia news, and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com stops by to give his latest updates and inklings regarding the Yankees' potential free agent moves. Does he think Manny Machado or Patrick Corbin will wind up in pinstripes? Listen to f...

Jane Leavy joins Shaun and Ryan on the podcast to discuss her new book "Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created." Leavy brings a trick-or-treat bag full of interesting facts about the Babe, and gives her take on the called shot in '32. Plus, the brothers give their reactions to Brett Gardner's new contract, and host their own draft to decide what Yankees' playoff games they would have most w...

The brothers go through the Yankee roster and determine who stays and who goes. In what is sure to be a busy offseason, Shaun and Ryan discuss what moves should be made, whether it be to bring back CC Sabathia, or make a big splash for Manny Machado and/or Patrick Corbin. Every position is addressed! Plus, as it's the anniversary of Backyard Baseball's release, how much money would Pablo Sanchez c...

The brothers officially close the book on the 2018 season by looking back on their favorite moments and dealing out final grades for the year. Plus, in the wake of the Didi Gregorius injury and surgery, Dr. Tommy John stops by to shed some professional light on what fans can expect for Gregorius' recovery time, and the hurdles that will lay ahead for the shortstop. Learn more about your ad choices...

Well, the Yankees are done for the year after poor starting pitching, a suddenly cold offense and a dizzying number of questionable managerial decisions doomed the Yanks in the ALDS. Shaun and Ryan revisit the painful ending, and try to figure out what Aaron Boone was thinking (spoiler alert, they couldn't figure it out). Plus, what to make of Giancarlo Stanton's postseason, and did the Yankees mi...

The Yanks won the Wild Card Game in convincing fashion, but now comes the hard part: taking on the hated Red Sox in the ALDS. Katie Sharp of The Athletic joins the podcast to review the trends and stats behind the Wild Card win, and preview what to watch out for when rivals collide on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, this is it. Ryan and Shaun address the Yankees' decision to start Luis Severino in the Wild Card game, and discuss key factors and concerns that could decide the Yanks' fate. Plus, Tyler Norton and Alex Hall of SB Nation come by to preview both teams, and then it's prediction time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees clinched a playoff spot, and are on the cusp of grabbing home field for the Wild Card Game. However, it may have come at a cost, as Didi Gregorius, Aaron Hicks and Gleyber Torres are banged up. Shaun and Ryan discuss the impact of those injuries and the ever-improving Zach Britton. Plus, Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions stops by to break down the Yanks defensively, and offers plenty...

The Yanks are almost back to full strength, as Aaron Judge and Aroldis Chapman are back from the DL. The brothers break down what it means for the lineup and the bullpen, and what Yankees need to get it going before the playoffs start. Plus, Jesse Spector stops by to discuss the season so far and what to expect before the Wild Card Game, and Marty Appel joins the show to revisit the 1978 miracle 4...

This week, Shaun and Ryan chat with John Jastremski of WFAN, who offers his take on the pending return of Aaron Judge, his current Wild Card Game starter, and sheds some light on the craziest Yankees takes he's heard while hosting his show on the FAN. The brothers also discuss the recent struggles of Giancarlo Stanton and CC Sabathia, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Shaun and Ryan try to process the mess that was Wednesday night's season finale in Oakland, and what to do with Luis Severino and Gary Sanchez. Plus, what did this series tell us about a potential Wild Card preview? The brothers also dissect what is behind the recent struggles of Brett Gardner and Giancarlo Stanton, and how this season is carrying a much different feel from last season. Learn more...

The Yanks are gaining some ground in the AL East, and Jack Curry of the YES Network is here to talk about the Yankees' chances of making a final push for the division, and all the latest news surrounding the team. Plus, Railriders beat reporter DJ Eberle joins the podcast to discuss potential September call-ups as rosters prepare to expand next week. All that and much more! Learn more about your a...